Goodbye Azure Window

Nature has taken away what it once created. The beautiful Azure Window in Gozo, Malta is gone! The 28m tall limestone arch located in Dwejra Bay was one of Malta’s main tourist attractions. On the 8th of March, just as the ITB (Internationale Tourismus Börse Berlin) – the world’s largest tourism trade show was just…

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Montserrat and Cava

Today I would like to tell you a bit about a lovely excursion I had recently. Something for the soul and something for the body awaits you in this magical place called Montserrat. The Montserrat Hills and Monastery are situated in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia. ‘Montserrat’ literally means ‘the serrated mountain’. Logical, isn’t it?!…

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Barcelona for first-timers

There is a first time for everything in life. Even if Barcelona is the third most visited city in Europe (after London and Paris), one of you might be a Barcelona-virgin. In that case, continue reading. This article is for you. The capital of Catalonia is a vibrant city nestled between Mount Tibidabo and the…

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Winter in Barcelona

The festive season has begun… Visit Barcelona and bring yourself into the spirit of Christmas. Barcelona is full of life at any time of the year, but it has its special charm in winter. You will find more quieter streets, with the crowds of tourist gone, giving you the best chance to explore all parts…

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Hello Taiwan

Staying in Hong Kong for ten days I was wondering where I could go for a ‚little excursion’… Hmmm Taiwan is just around the corner! How is Taiwan? Someone recommends it to me… Ok, decided… Just a half-hour flight brings me to Taipei, where I spend four days walking around (unfortunately mostly in the rain)…

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